Program Overview
The MComp (Hons) Computer Security at University of South Wales is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the MComp (Hons) Computer Security programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MComp (Hons) Computer Security programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer Systems and Network Technologies
- Information Engineering
- Professional Computer Forensics and Security
- Website Development
- Mathematics and Statistics for Computing
- Procedural Programming
- C++ Programming
- Operating Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Project Management and Professional Practice
- Team Project Pen Testing
- Computer Systems Security
- Cryptography and Information Assurance
- Advanced Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional Issues (LSEPI)
- Ethical Hacking
- System Security and Administration
- Computers and the Law
- Computing Individual Project
- Choice of a range of option modules.
- Major Group Project (40 credits)
- Independent Study
- Practical Unix Security
- Practical Windows Security
- Vulnerability Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
300 UCAS tariff points, eg, BBB at A-level.
GCSE: Five at grade C or above, including Mathematics and English language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Wales directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Wales
University of South Wales
Newport, United Kingdom
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months